TLDR:
- Cyberstarts, a venture capital fund specializing in cyber companies, has achieved exceptional success under the leadership of Gili Ra’anan.
- The fund has a unique model that rewards CISOs of organizations for deepening relationships with portfolio companies, leading to impressive growth and success.
The numbers of the venture capital fund Cyberstarts are truly remarkable. Founded only six years ago by Gili Ra’anan, the fund has a portfolio of 22 companies valued at $35 billion, with five unicorns and four recent acquisitions totaling $1.5 billion. Cyberstarts’ portfolio companies have raised $1.8 billion in the last three months, showcasing significant success in the industry.
Gili Ra’anan, a former 8200 unit member, has been hailed as a genius in the cyber industry for his impressive track record and success with Cyberstarts. However, questions have emerged about the fund’s unique model, referred to as the “Gili Ra’anan model,” which rewards CISOs for their involvement with portfolio companies.
The model has raised concerns about conflicts of interest and unfair competition against other startups, leading to discussions in the industry and among executives. Cyberstarts has denied allegations of rewards for purchasing products and has emphasized the fund’s commitment to customer needs and innovation.
